WW – the Australian Shepherd Mix and Giveaway!

I know, I know – no breed of the week today. I’m running out of new breeds to photograph (I prefer to use my own photos. OR PHOTOS PEOPLE GIVE ME PERMISSION TO USE. *hint hint*) Today we participate in Wordless Wednesday with the Australian Shepherd. But when have I ever been wordless? Heh.

A senior Australian Shepherd mix — Patches is my senior girl. Once upon a time this **Australian Shepherd** mix had a lot more black on her muzzle. I think she looks more dignified now.

Yes, I’m partial to my very own dogs. For the first few months I blogged, I talked about Australian Shepherds extensively. Or maybe it just felt that way. Flash and Patches are Aussie mixes, their mama being full blood, the dad the German Shepherd next door that got under the fence.

An aloof Aussie — Doesn’t she look wise and aloof? Patches had spent the day outside, her favorite place, hunting mice and bunnies. Didn’t catch anything, though.

We rescued our two babies more than eight years ago, when they were three years old. It was the best thing we’d done in the way of dogs.

Asleep in the sun — It never ceases to surprise me that the dogs like to sleep in the sun. I pet them and their black fur feels like an oven. I’d think that with all that fur they’d sleep in the shade.

Our prior dog was an Australian Shepherd. We’d never heard of the breed before meeting her four month old puppy self. So in nearly twenty two years of marriage, we’ve had the original Aussie and this pair:

Dogs at rest — This brother/sister duo sure do love each other.

It’s been good. And along this blogging journey I’ve met several Australian Shepherds I’ve fallen head over heels for. Let’s take a look:

Sky, our latest Doggy Visitor — This is Skye, another senior **Australian Shepherd**. Isn’t he a handsome boy? My kids did a double take when they got home from school. He looks a lot like our fur babies.

Deaf Australian Shepherd — McGrady, the deaf **Australian Shepherd**, LOVES Jones jerky and taffy. Loves.

Red merle Aussie — This is Ninja, a three year old miniature **Australian Shepherd** I met at Bark World. I thought she was a puppy. She behaved rather like a puppy at times, but she was stinkin’ cute.

Australian Shepherd — GHILLIE! Ghillie is one of my favorite Aussies. He’s a red tri, 70 pounds, from working stock, and beautifully trained. But when his mama, Collette, and I weren’t watching, he ate a cupcake liner. Collette says he’d do it again in a heartbeat. I guess I wasn’t giving up the treats quickly enough.

Crazy Dog — I love this one, especially, for the crazy eyes – met it at a local pancake breakfast to support the dog park.

Australian Shepherds Agility — Seriously two of the prettiest dogs at the national AKC agility trial here in Tulsa last May *sigh*

Beautiful red copper tri Australian shepherd — Bella, alert, sits still for a photo. Not. I had to take about forty pictures to get a couple of good ones. She’s a good friend’s dog and I always bring her a treat from Jones.

Aussie pup meme — Heh. This one made me chuckle. Rowdy was a wee pup when I met him

I love blogging for Jones. So many great dogs, so little time. And I’d love to write up your dog. If you have a breed you haven’t seen me feature, consider sending photos and your story? I write up the pros and cons of owning the breed, as well as their distinct features and personality trends. Often I don’t know nearly enough about the breed and would love your input. 🙂

Oh! I said I’d be giving something away today! Coming home from Bark World, I picked up this book, A Dog Named Boo, in the airport:

Loved it. It’s one woman’s story of how a dog changed her life. An adorable special needs dog. Very good read. So leave a comment on this post and I’ll be naming the winner of the book on Monday.

Until I write again …

Flea

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